MDC3 Exam 1 Lecture Notes:
Questions & Answers (Lectures 1-4)
🔹 SECTION 1: CORE CONCEPTS
process begins with:
1. Nursing
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
Answer: B
2. Priority nursing action is determined by:
A. Diagnosis
B. ABCs
C. Medication
D. Time
Answer: B
3. Primary goal of patient care:
A. Cure disease only
B. Promote health
C. Increase cost
D. Reduce staff
Answer: B
4. Subjective data is:
A. Vital signs
B. Patient feelings
C. Lab results
D. X-rays
Answer: B
5. Objective data is:
,A. Patient opinion
B. Measurable data
C. Thoughts
D. Pain level only
Answer: B
6. Nursing diagnosis is based on:
A. Doctor order
B. Patient assessment
C. Medication
D. Family opinion
Answer: B
7. Maslow’s highest need:
A. Safety
B. Food
C. Self-actualization
D. Sleep
Answer: C
8. Vital signs include:
A. Weight only
B. BP, pulse, temp, respiration
C. Pain only
D. Urine output
Answer: B
9. Normal adult pulse:
A. 40–60
B. 60–100
C. 100–140
D. 120–160
Answer: B
10. Normal respiratory rate:
A. 5–10
B. 12–20
C. 25–30
,D. 30–40
Answer: B
11. Fever means:
A. Low temperature
B. High temperature
C. Normal BP
D. Low sugar
Answer: B
12. Infection is caused by:
A. Trauma
B. Microorganisms
C. Stress
D. Diet
Answer: B
13. Inflammation signs include:
A. Cold skin
B. Redness, heat, swelling
C. Low BP
D. Fatigue only
Answer: B
14. First step in care plan:
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Medication
D. Surgery
Answer: B
15. Evaluation determines:
A. Cost
B. Effectiveness of care
C. Doctor orders
D. Lab results only
Answer: B
, 16. Acute condition means:
A. Long-term
B. Sudden onset
C. Permanent
D. Genetic
Answer: B
17. Chronic condition means:
A. Short-term
B. Long-lasting
C. Temporary
D. Mild only
Answer: B
18. Infection control prevents:
A. Healing
B. Disease spread
C. Medication use
D. Surgery
Answer: B
19. PPE stands for:
A. Patient Personal Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Public Protection
D. Pharmacy Protocol
Answer: B
20. Hand hygiene reduces:
A. Oxygen
B. Infection transmission
C. BP
D. Pain
Answer: B
Questions & Answers (Lectures 1-4)
🔹 SECTION 1: CORE CONCEPTS
process begins with:
1. Nursing
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
Answer: B
2. Priority nursing action is determined by:
A. Diagnosis
B. ABCs
C. Medication
D. Time
Answer: B
3. Primary goal of patient care:
A. Cure disease only
B. Promote health
C. Increase cost
D. Reduce staff
Answer: B
4. Subjective data is:
A. Vital signs
B. Patient feelings
C. Lab results
D. X-rays
Answer: B
5. Objective data is:
,A. Patient opinion
B. Measurable data
C. Thoughts
D. Pain level only
Answer: B
6. Nursing diagnosis is based on:
A. Doctor order
B. Patient assessment
C. Medication
D. Family opinion
Answer: B
7. Maslow’s highest need:
A. Safety
B. Food
C. Self-actualization
D. Sleep
Answer: C
8. Vital signs include:
A. Weight only
B. BP, pulse, temp, respiration
C. Pain only
D. Urine output
Answer: B
9. Normal adult pulse:
A. 40–60
B. 60–100
C. 100–140
D. 120–160
Answer: B
10. Normal respiratory rate:
A. 5–10
B. 12–20
C. 25–30
,D. 30–40
Answer: B
11. Fever means:
A. Low temperature
B. High temperature
C. Normal BP
D. Low sugar
Answer: B
12. Infection is caused by:
A. Trauma
B. Microorganisms
C. Stress
D. Diet
Answer: B
13. Inflammation signs include:
A. Cold skin
B. Redness, heat, swelling
C. Low BP
D. Fatigue only
Answer: B
14. First step in care plan:
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Medication
D. Surgery
Answer: B
15. Evaluation determines:
A. Cost
B. Effectiveness of care
C. Doctor orders
D. Lab results only
Answer: B
, 16. Acute condition means:
A. Long-term
B. Sudden onset
C. Permanent
D. Genetic
Answer: B
17. Chronic condition means:
A. Short-term
B. Long-lasting
C. Temporary
D. Mild only
Answer: B
18. Infection control prevents:
A. Healing
B. Disease spread
C. Medication use
D. Surgery
Answer: B
19. PPE stands for:
A. Patient Personal Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Public Protection
D. Pharmacy Protocol
Answer: B
20. Hand hygiene reduces:
A. Oxygen
B. Infection transmission
C. BP
D. Pain
Answer: B
